Lahemaa National Park, Estonia

Lahemaa National Park

Bogs, forests, manor houses and boulder-strewn coast east of Tallinn.

  • May–Sep
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lahemaa National Park

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Viru bog boardwalk early, when the mist sits on the pools.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Palmse manor house and the fishing village of Käsmu.
  3. EveningStay in a guesthouse in the park.

Day 2

Walk the coastline from Käsmu to the boulder fields.

What to eat

Smoked fish from a village smokehouse.

Local tips

Make the most of Lahemaa National Park

Beat the crowds

Calm all year. Summer weekends bring some day-trippers from Tallinn.

Best photo spot

The Viru bog boardwalk at sunrise, when mist hangs over the bog pools.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about an hour from Tallinn. Buses reach some villages.

Don't miss nearby

The manor houses of Palmse and Sagadi, and the fishing villages on the coast.

Good to know

Bring mosquito spray in summer. The Viru bog trail is about 3.5 km and suitable for most people.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Lahemaa National Park

Getting there

  • Tallinn Airport (TLL)60 km away
  • Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)95 km away
  • Tallinn65 km away
  • Helsinki85 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMay–Sep
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryEstonia

Questions

Lahemaa National Park: good to know

Is Lahemaa National Park worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. Bogs, forests, manor houses and boulder-strewn coast east of Tallinn.

How many days do you need in Lahemaa National Park?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lahemaa National Park?

The best time to visit is May to Sep. Calm all year. Summer weekends bring some day-trippers from Tallinn.

How do you get to Lahemaa National Park?

The nearest airport is Tallinn Airport (TLL), about 60 km away. Easiest by car, about an hour from Tallinn. Buses reach some villages.

What is there to see near Lahemaa National Park?

Nearby hidden places include Tallinn (64 km), Helsinki (84 km) and Nuuksio National Park (111 km).

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